There was also disorder outside the ground but WMP have moved to clarify a claim involving the Justice for the 21 campaign.

The Sun newspaper’s match report said representatives ‘held a demonstration that the police eventually restrained’.

That has caused outrage among Blues fans who have threatened to boycott the newspaper and West Midlands Police felt moved to set the record straight on what was actually a peaceful bucket collection which according to one fan raised over £4,000.

They replied with their own Tweet: "In response to speculation on social media, there were no protests or demonstrations."

WMP have also confirmed they have contacted The Sun about the comments.

The Justice for the 21 organisation campaigns to raise the awareness and continue the legal battle for the families of victims of the Birmingham pub bombings in 1974.